Consider the following pairs: 1. Kandariya Mahadeva temple– Dhangadev...
1 and 2 are correctly matched. The Humayun’s tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum.
Consider the following pairs: 1. Kandariya Mahadeva temple– Dhangadev...
Explanation:
Correct Answer: b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
There are three pairs given in the question, and we need to identify the correct pair(s) among them. Let's analyze each pair individually:
1. Kandariya Mahadeva temple– Dhangadeva
- The Kandariya Mahadeva temple is located in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- It was built by the Chandela king Ganda (Dhangadeva) around 1025-1050 AD.
- This pair is correct as the temple was indeed built by Dhangadeva.
2. Rajarajeshwara temple– Rajaraja I
- The Rajarajeshwara temple is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
- It was built by the Chola king Rajaraja I in the 11th century AD.
- This pair is correct as the temple was indeed built by Rajaraja I.
3. Humayun’s tomb - Akbar
- Humayun's tomb is located in Delhi, India.
- It was commissioned by Humayun's wife Bega Begum and completed in 1572 during the reign of his son Akbar.
- This pair is incorrect as the tomb was not built by Akbar but during his reign.
Therefore, the correct pairs are 1 and 2 only, making option b) the correct answer.